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Carl's Jr

A

416 S Watson Rd, Buckeye 85326

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-51899

Score based on 6 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 17, 2026.

100
Excellent

Buckeye restaurant avg: 98

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Oct 3, 2023 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Apr 25, 2024 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Oct 7, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)May 14, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Oct 14, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Apr 7, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)100
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history6 on record

2026

Apr 7, 2026RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

2025

Oct 14, 2025Routine1 coreA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed air gap requirements for spray arm and date marking for milk (7 days after opening)

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-201.13

Inspector's notes

Flooring near ice machine is eroded, exposing the aggregate, and no longer smooth. Coved base near mop sink area is peeling away from the wall and in need of repair. Please repair prior to next routine inspection.

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6-201.13 - Core: Floor and Wall Junctures, Coved, and Enclosed or Sealed Predefined Comment: All floors, walls, and ceilings must be maintained and repaired such that it is smooth and easily cleanable. Repair physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

May 14, 2025RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Work order in place for repairs on flooring near ice machine and coved base in ware wash and mop sink areas. Repairs are to take place within a week according to PIC.

2024

Oct 7, 2024RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed monitoring of cold holding. Work order in place for repairs on facility including flooring, coved base, and corner panels near mop sink.

Apr 25, 2024Routine1 coreA

This establishment received an A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Discussed monitoring of cold holding and date marking for milkThe Inspection Report was emailed and confirmed to have been received at time of inspectionOn July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal. If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may: • Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or • Contact the Department using the email addresses below, o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food) o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants) o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets) o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review) If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Award: A,Signer: Aaron Grazier

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-201.11

Repeat Violation Core-6-201.11, C: Floors, Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability - Flooring is eroding in front of ice machine. Cove base is missing or damaged from areas in the mop sink area. Caulking missing and eroding from the hand wash stations. Please repair these areas to provide smooth and easily cleanable surfaces. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection,Repeat Violations: 3rd

2023

Oct 3, 2023Routine1 coreA

This establishment received an A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Discussed monitoring for pests The inspection Report was printed and given to PIC at the establishment at time of inspection. Visit our Active Managerial Control Toolbox webpage for helpful handouts and information to promote food safety in your establishmenthttps://esd.maricopa.gov/4533/English-AMC-ToolboxOn July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal. If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may: • Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or • Contact the Department using the email addresses below, o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food) o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants) o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets) o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review) If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Award: A,Signer: Rosamaria Morquecho

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-201.11

Repeat Violation Core-6-201.11, C: Floors, Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability - Flooring in front of the ice machine is eroded and has the aggregate exposed. Mop sink basin wall has become dislodged from its original location and created a crevice. Cove base around mop sink area and ice machine is separating from the wall. Both hand wash stations in kitchen have caulking that has become eroded and in need of replacement. Please repair these areas to provide a smooth and easily cleanable surface prior to next routine inspection. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection,Repeat Violations: 2nd

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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 17, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →